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Nevada City
Take a vacation here and watch a living history event, given
every weekend during the summer. if possible, go for a Lantern
Tour offered only a few times, and watch 20 or so living history
re-enactors tell a lively, visual story of authentic early history,
complete with shootouts. 1 (800) 829-2969 or (406) 843-5247
St. Ignatius Mission
Established by Jesuits in 1854 on the
flathEaD InDIan rESErVatIon, the
St. ignatius Mission contains a beauti-
ful series of 58 frescoes handpainted
by the Mission's cook, Br. Joseph
Carignano, a self-taught artist. The
Church is just off Route 93 midway
between Polson and Missoula, near
the National Bison Range. The indian
Museum and Gift shop are also worth
visiting. (406) 745-3859.
Charlie Russell
Chew Choo
One evening board the train
and ride through rolling hills
and ranchlands. 3.5 hours.
includes prime rib diner and
dessert, no-host bar, music and
masked bandits. Awesome
experience, people say.
Begins in
lEWIStoWn, goes
to
DEnton and back again
(406) 535-5436 or (866) 912-3980.
Email lewchambr@midrivers.com.
www.montanadinnertrain.com.
Willow Creek Café & Saloon
21 N. Main St., WIlloW CrEEk, just south
of
thrEE forkS. (406) 285-3698. in this
white house, you sit in a spacious rustic
dining room with homespun table settings
and furniture. Famous for barbecued ribs
and roast beef (on Sundays).
Bozeman Area
15 miles from Four Corners on
Rt. 191, South Fork of Spanish
Creek. Turn right at the sign,
pass through
tED turnEr'S
flyIng D ranCh and you will
likely see many bison roaming
the terrain. The gravel road
ends at a campsite with beauti-
ful hiking loops, three alpine
lakes, and flowers all summer.
